Nottingham Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Nottingham’s crime rate in August 2024 stood at 13.4 per 1,000 residents, 63.4% above the UK average of 8.2. This places the city firmly in the upper echelon of crime rates nationally, a figure that reflects the challenges of a densely populated urban area. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences, accounting for 28% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (21%) and shoplifting (11.5%). These patterns align with Nottingham’s character as a major city with a vibrant retail sector, a historic core, and a university presence, all of which can drive specific crime types. The high rate of violence and sexual offences may be consistent with the city’s nightlife and public spaces, while shoplifting’s prominence likely ties to the retail density in areas like the city centre. August, as a peak holiday month, may have influenced burglary risks, though the data shows no significant spike in that category. Instead, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting dominate, linked to increased foot traffic and the transient nature of summer visitors. The overall rate, while lower than the previous month’s 14.1, remains higher than the UK average, suggesting that structural factors—such as economic inequality or urban planning—continue to shape the city’s crime profile. This context is critical for understanding why, despite a slight month-on-month improvement, Nottingham’s crime picture remains starkly different from the national norm.

August saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories. Possession of weapons increased by 21.5%, rising from 65 to 79 incidents, while bicycle theft surged by 20.8% (48 to 58). Robbery also rose by 15.4%, from 52 to 60 cases, indicating potential spikes in targeted crimes. Conversely, anti-social behaviour decreased by 13.6% (1075 to 929), possibly linked to the end of summer holidays reducing public gatherings. Other crime fell by 12.2%, and theft from the person dropped by 8.5%, suggesting some short-term reductions in lower-level incidents. Violent crimes, at 3.8 per 1,000, remain 41% above the UK average, while shoplifting—11.5% of all crimes—soars 111% above the national rate. Vehicle crime, the only category below the UK average, fell 11% (0.4 vs 0.5 per 1,000), a minor but noteworthy deviation. These shifts highlight the combination of local and seasonal influences on crime patterns, with some categories showing resilience against broader trends.

Nottingham’s crime rate in August 2024 fell by 4.7% compared to July, dropping from 14.1 to 13.4 per 1,000 residents. While this marks a slight improvement, the rate remains 63.4% above the UK average. On a daily basis, the city recorded roughly 143 crimes each day in August, highlighting the persistent volume of incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 75 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of crime in a populated urban area. With a population of 331,077, this monthly exposure underscores the challenges faced by local communities in managing crime. The decrease from the previous month may reflect seasonal shifts, such as the winding down of summer holidays, but the overall rate remains significantly higher than national benchmarks. This contrast with the UK average suggests that local factors, such as urban density or socioeconomic dynamics, continue to shape Nottingham’s crime profile.